Munich Insider Tips and advice from Munich residents for self-guided tours and trips

Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany. It is located near the ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, it is worth visiting at any time of the year.

The Hohenzollern Castle is one of the most impressive German castles. This tourist attraction is located in the southern part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, not far from Stuttgart. It is the ancestral residence of the noble and royal Hohenzollern House.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a small town in north-western Bavaria. It is a popular tourist destination because it is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Germany.

This one-day trip took us to several attractions worth visiting: Lake Constance (Bodensee) is one of the most unique and picturesque natural sites in Central Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) is the largest waterfall in Europe. Lindau is a resort town on Lake Constance. There are very few German towns that can rival Meersburg in vintage beauty.

Königssee, the gem of Upper Bavaria, is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Europe. On the way there one can visit the Eagle's Nest, Hitler's retreat in the mountains.

Regensburg is a small Bavarian city situated on the picturesque banks of the Danube River. Despite its small size, it boasts a glorious history. In the ancient times, Regensburg was one of the major outposts of the Roman civilization on the German soil. Then, in the Middle Ages, Regensburg was one of the capitals of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, the seat of the Reichstag, which had the power to elect the emperor.

Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria. In addition to the medieval atmosphere, it is famous for gingerbread (Lebkuchen) and grilled sausages. The Nuremberg's old town is perfect for a walk, especially in good weather. It is a nice one-day trip from Munich.

Stuttgart, the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, is home for two famous automobile brands, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Both automobile museums are worth visiting. This can be easily done during a day trip from Munich.

Neuschwanstein is probably the most famous of German castles. It is depicted on most postcards and tour books. On the way to Neuschwanstein you can visit another beautiful castle, Linderhof, as well as typical Upper Bavarian towns and villages. Of course, the Alps where all these sites are situated are an attraction in itself.